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Madras High celebrates 2025 graduates

Madras High School’s Class of 2025 marked their graduation with a ceremony filled with emotion, pride, and community…

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City of Madras awards $145K in community grants for 2025–26, pares back funding amid high demand

Funding for Chamber of Commerce dominates conversation

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Debate persists about Oregon farmland loss

Though several controversial land use bills didn’t gain traction in Oregon this year, the discussion over the state’s…

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Madras finalizes UGB expansion: 196 acres added for industrial growth

Approval bring land owned by county into development area, clears path for high-tech development and long-term job creation

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St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Madras

Drive-up service, medical supplies and education offered at new Oak Street location

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Picard of Madras stuns the field and herself by winning the Class 4A girls 1,500-meter state title

EUGENE – Emily Picard is still in shock at what happened during the four laps around the track…

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Culver’s Kaydon Haro wins Class 2A state title in the 200 meters

EUGENE – A year ago, Kaydon Haro had a surprising finish in the 200 meters at the state…

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Madras adopts updated housing action plan to guide five-year development strategy

Plan sets target for 280 new homes by 2030, prioritizes affordability and housing diversity

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Madras contractor charged with custodial sexual misconduct at Deer Ridge prison

Jobett Zamora, a former Jefferson County DA staffer, faces felony charges over alleged sexual encounters with inmate; case…

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EPA lifts emergency order, confirms safety of Warm Springs drinking water

Infrastructure upgrades resolve years of boil notices and pressure loss on reservation